Category: Western Cape

At the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountains you will find the magnificent 320 year-old estate, Vrede en Lust. The name “Vrede en Lust” is derived from the Dutch meaning “Peace and Eagerness”. The Buys family bought the estate in 1996 and it has been nothing short of a great success as one of South Africa’s […]

Most girls have, at some point in their lives, wanted to be a Disney princess. So TravelGround thought it a rather fine idea to source some princess-perfect places for holidays that would encapsulate the style of a Disney© fairy tale for the everyday princess making waves in our world today. That’s right, we’re talking about […]

A brand new beer tasting room opened its doors outside of Stellenbosch recently to add to the myriad of beautiful wineries, fantastic restaurants and beautiful accommodation options, giving us yet another reason to visit the wondrous Winelands. Wild Clover Brewery has been in operation since 2012, and recently  forged a new partnership with uniWines to […]

With summer coming to a close and the romance of Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite spa stays around South Africa. 1. O on Kloof Boutique Hotel & Spa, Cape Town Perfectly placed in the seaside oasis of  Bantry Bay, and close to several high-class restaurants, O on Kloof Boutique Hotel & Spa is […]

Old Mac Daddy had a farm, and boy oh boy was it beautiful! With a man-made beach area to lounge beside as you’re sipping cocktails, to the tempting aromas drifting out to the pool from Brinny Breeze Restaurant, there’s something at this unique, luxury trailer park for everyone to enjoy. This photoblog takes you into the heart of […]

Not that we ever need an excuse to visit the Cape Winelands, but with this latest collaboration of the crème de la crème of Pinotage producing wine farms, a visit to Stellenbosch is a must this season! Industry favourites, L’Avenir, Kanonkop, Simonsig and Beyerskloof have teamed up to create the Pinotage Root which offers visitors the chance […]

Diamant Estate, found amid the rolling winelands and farmlands of Paarl, is a place where time seems to stand still, suspended somewhere between golden specks of dust and lush leafed vineyards that stretch out as far as the eye can see. It’s a place where happiness is measured by the wagging of a dog’s tail […]

With December’s perfect weather around the corner there’s no better way to enjoy gastronomic delights and fine wines – along with glamorous outdoor selfies to boot – than at the Magic of Bubbles festival, set on the lush lawns of Franschhoek’s iconic Huguenot Monument. The festival will showcase a variety of South Africa’s finest Méthode […]